Westlake High School students earn candidate selection for United States Presidential Scholars Program

WESTLAKE, Ohio – Two Westlake High
School seniors are racking up impressive national recognition honors. In addition
to being named National Merit Semifinalists, Ishaan Bakhle and Aakash Shah were
selected as candidates for the United States Presidential Scholars Program.

Ishaan Bakhle

Established in 1964 by executive order of the
President, the Presidential Scholars Program
honors the nation's most distinguished graduating high school seniors. Each
year, up to 141 students are named U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the
nation's highest honors for high school students.

Ishaan scored a perfect 36 on the
ACT last spring. He participates in the student television station WHBS and is
a member of WHS Student Council and Key Club. He is considering studying
aerospace engineering.

Aakash scored a perfect 1600 on the
critical reading and math sections of the SAT last spring. He is a flute player
with the Symphonic Band and a member of the Academic Challenge Club. He also
plays on the Varsity tennis team. He is considering a career in medicine.

Scholars are chosen on the basis of
their accomplishments in many areas – academic and artistic success, leadership,
and involvement in school and community. Semifinalists will be named in April,
with final scholar selections posted in May.

The scholars are invited to Washington,
D.C., in June to participate in National Recognition Weekend, which includes
enrichment activities and events and culminates with the presentation to the
students of the Presidential Scholars medallion during a ceremony sponsored by
the White House.

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